Hey so I joined awhile ago but didn't really do much, anyway I decided to post my fanfics on here. I'll admit, the beginning of my first one is kinda crappy, but it gets better, believe it!

I'll be posting a few chapters at a time so enjoy and please comment! Hmmm looks like the pics of my characters didnt work, oh well, maybe I'll get em up one of these days.

EDIT: Oh, I didn't add the ZGen or whatever thing to my title, can someone do that for if it's really all that important? thanks. Also, I didnt re split it into paragraphs once I posted it...so it might be tricky to read.


The Legend of Zelda: Tides of the Shadow



Forward: This story is based 5 years after Link sealed Ganondorf into the Shadow Realm. In Zelda Mythology there is a theory that when Zelda sent Link back in time, in order for him to have a childhood, she created a second world of Hyrule, one that was 7 years in the past. This story takes place in the original Hyrule, 5 years after Ganondorf’s reign.

Cast:
Link: He’s the main protagonist. Quiet and calm he saves world after world with his trusty arsenal of weapons. He is currently living the life in Hyrule Castle, until trouble arises.
Age: 22
Race: Hylian
Birthday: January 1st

Dark Link: This is Link’s evil clone. Although he’s only 5 years old he has the same abilities and strength as Link. Personality is a whole different issue. He is loud and tends to lose control but has a soft side.
Age: 5
Race: Shadows
Birthday: March 28th
Zant: Zant is the main antagonist of this story. He has just recently come to power in the shadow realm, and wants to try and take the rest of the world. Zant is the leader of a group of outcasts and villains that are fighting to take the world.
Age: 34
Race: Twili
Birthday: December 17th

Zelda: She’s the princess of Hyrule. She is said to have amazing combat skills. As the princess she works hard to make the people of Hyrule happy.
Age: 22
Race: Hylian
Birthday: January 2nd

Myren: Myren is the cruelest of the outcasts. She hates everyone and rarely shows mercy. She especially hates Erda and torments her often.
Age: 19
Race: Labrynnian
Birthday: June 1st
Saaden: With the power to control sand Saaden is the most adaptable of the outcasts. Using his power to defend or attack he is a dangerous foe. He is rather tardy and can be grumpy but he is genuinely kind and caring.
Age: 19-20 (ages towards end of story)
Race: Gerudo/Hylian
Birthday: September 21st


Erda: It’s rough being the newest outcast, especially when someone like Myren is hanging around. Erda has the power to control earth. She can create large boulders in minutes. She is insecure and quiet most of the time, but kind and amiable.
Age: 17
Race: Hylian
Birthday: April 19th

Ralph: He was raised in the Ember Fields were it easily exceeds 150 degrees Fahrenheit on hot days. Ralph accompanies Link throughout his journey. His fire abilities help out often. He has a horrible temper, keep him on your good side.
Age: 24
Race: Emberic
Birthday: July 22nd
Tralk: Tralk is the only Rito of the outcasts. He is the best scout due to his ability to fly. He has a grudge against Dark Link for falling asleep during one of the group’s attempts to revive their Wyrm.
Age: 29
Race: Rito
Birthday: October 14th

Raith: Raith is the creepiest of the outcasts. He is an older man that has the power to phase through things and levitate. He also carries the legendary blade GeistEdge. Like most of the group he dislikes Dark Link, mainly for his constant talking.
Age: 64
Race: Hylian
Birthday: October 31st

Vaati: Vaati joined the group right before the siege of Hyrule Castle. He has been friends with Zant for some time. With his power of the winds he is deadly in any scenario. His cool attitude makes it almost impossible for him to panic.
Age: 22
Race: People of the Winds (used to be Picori)
Birthday: May 30th
Captain Vincent: Captain Vincent is the best captain the Hylian army has to offer. He is a brilliant tactician and is extremely quick when it comes to swordplay. He hails from Clock Town.
Age: 42
Race: Terminian
Birthday: July 4th

Glossary:
Locations-
Hyrule- Link’s native nation; known for its large plains and thick forests.
Labrynnia- Next door to Holodrum is Labrynna. Labrynna is known for its hilly and mountainous regions.
Holodrum- Holodrum is one of the larger nations. Holodrum is known for its diverse terrain, ranging from snowy mountains to vast deserts.
Termina- Termina is one of the smaller nations. It, like Holodrum, has diverse terrain. Its capital, Clock Town, is famous for its carnivals.
Forest Temple- The Forest Temple is in the Sacred Meadow that looms over the Master Sword. Link battled Phantom Ganon in this temple 5 years ago.
Water Temple- This temple is located at the bottom of Lake Hylia. Dark Link and Saaden discovered the Maelstrom here. Link defeated Morphia in this temple 5 years back.
MountainSide Temple: The MountainSide Temple is one of the lesser known temples. The Outcasts stole its treasure, the Orb of Shadows, from here during their preparations for the usurp of Hyrule.
Magma Temple: Like the MountainSide Temple it is one of the lesser known temples. Brasena protected Flareblitz here until she was killed by Myren.
Hyrule Castle: Hyrule Castle is the capital of Hyrule. It has never failed in combat, and has walls made of the strongest stone.
Horon Village: Horon Village is the capital of Holodrum. It is large and spacious, designed for cavalry charges.
NightFall Province: The NightFall province is a group of small countryside villages. They are located near DeadWater Bay.
DeadWater Bay and city: DeadWater city is the city built right on DeadWater Bay. The bay separates Holodrum from Hyrule and smells of rotting corpses.
DeadWater Cemetery: DeadWater Cemetery is an island connected to the main city by a small bridge. The large crypt in it is said to house a treasure of the dead.
NightShade Village: One of the small villages in the NightFall province is NightShade. It is the right hand neighbor of NightFall village.
NightFall Village: The capital of the NightFall province is NightFall village. It’s a small and cramped village with less than kind inhabitants.
Wiggin’s Woods: Wiggin’s Woods is a small forest where Hylian lumberjacks get their finest wood. The first skirmish of the war of Hyrule happened here.
Horack Mountain: Horack Mountain is located in the Northern parts of Hyrule. Dark Link and his comrades set up base deep in the mountain range.
Mountain Spring Village: Located on the North most part of the Horack Mountains, this village is rather small. They have a spring near by which Dark Link and his friends call home.
Mountain Spring Forest: This forest has more scrubs than trees, but it has enough trees to be considered a forest. A courageous tribe of Deku scrubs live in this forest.
Lake Hylia: Hyrule’s biggest lake is Lake Hylia. It has clean waters and houses the Water Temple.
Karkariko Village: Karkariko village has two large plateaus which they use as their main defense. It is one of the larger villages in Hyrule.
Hyrule Fields: Hyrule Fields cover most of Hyrule. Tall green grass and scrubs cover these plains.
Lost Woods: The Lost Woods are the habitat of the Skullkids. They say lost children are turned into monsters in these woods.
Brown Grass Hill: Brown Grass Hill is less than a mile outside of Hyrule Castle. The Hylians defended the hill and set traps as they retreated during the war of Hyrule.
The Hinterlands: The Hinterlands are north of Hyrule Castle, and are one of the ways to access Holodrum. They are uncharted and uncivilized.
The Ruined Hill: This hill was once an advanced village in Hyrule. It was finally crushed by monsters and weather.
The Ember Fields: The Ember fields are the magma plains surrounding Death Mountain. Volcanoes are very active in this area.
Death Mountains: Death Mountain is the southern mountain range in Hyrule. Gorons thrive in this area.
Sunken City: The Sunken City was once one of Holodrum’s greatest industrial cities…until an overflow of water from the local waterfall flooded the city. Now only a few people inhabit this moist and humid city.
The Sunken Forges: The Sunken Forges are a group of old smithies that sank in the flooding of the Sunken City. They still contain useful materials and weapons.
Halo Point: Halo Point is the tip of Holodrum beach closest to DeadWater City. A long wall stretches from this point along most of the shore line.
The Halo Wall: This wall was made only a few years ago to stop invaders from getting into the mainland of Holodrum.

Items-

The Master Sword: The Master Sword is the legendary sword of evil’s bane. Link used it 5 years ago to seal away Ganondorf. Link is once again its wielder.
The Maelstrom: The legendary sword of the storm was locked away in the Water Temple. Dark Link is now its wielder.
Flareblitz: Flareblitz is the legendary sword of fire. It was sealed in the Magma temple for its destructive powers. Zant is now its wielder.
GeistEdge: GeistEdge is the legendary sword of death. It can be wielded by human and Poe alike, and can hurt both as well. Raith is now its wielder.




Chapter 1: Wiggins’ Woods



Angelica Wiggins strolled from her house and down the forest path. She was going to the woods again, Wiggins’ Woods. The woods didn’t actually belong to her, but the locals named it after her because of her frequent visits. The quiet village on the Zora’s River was home to lumberjacks, fishers, and many other artisans, including bug collectors.
Angelica passed over the peaceful brook leading into the woods. It was quiet, save for the whistling of the wind in the tall evergreens. A calm fog had settled in after the night’s light rain. The green ferns dripped with generous dew which splattered as Angelica scurried through them. She was on a mission…for bugs. She was a bug collector, and a little crazy. All the townsfolk gossiped about how her children would be just as crazy about bugs as she, and they were probably right. She didn’t mind though. She wanted to spread the love of these “cute” little critters.
In her arsenal she carried: bottles, strange herbs, and some bait for bigger bugs. The excitement of finding bugs made her quicken her pace. She giggled uncontrollably as she ran. Soon she was at the lumberjacks’ work area, the best place for bugs. The Master Lumberjack was a large man. He had grown to expect Angelica every morning, and greeted her. “Looking for bugs again this morning?” asked the Master. “You got it!” replied Angelica gaily.
She went to work immediately, turning over logs, peeling bark, doing the entire bug collector’s basics. The lumberjacks continued their chopping with glee. These were the jolliest men in all of Hyrule, and also the strongest. The sound of early morning thunder in distance saddened the happy mood. “Pssh, half an hour after we start working!” complained one of the lumberjacks. “I’m not sure about this, that didn’t sound like thunder.” replied his comrade. No sooner had those words left the lumberjack’s chapped lips an arrow whizzed by and struck one of the lumberjacks in the chest. “Boblins!!” shouted the Master Lumberjack, as he picked up his great ax. Boblin boar riders poured from out of the dense forest. The lumberjacks grabbed their hatchets and ran into the fray. The Master swung his ax hewing a boar and its rider in two. Boblins and lumberjacks fell alike across the dirt covered clearing. Two nimble lumberjacks managed to break off and run for help.
“Well hello there Mr. Centipede!” shouted Angelica with glee, as she let it crawl around in her hands. Just then a Boblin came charging through on his mount. Angelica looked in terror as it drew nearer and nearer. “Goodbye Mr. Centipede.” said Angelica with a tear falling from her eye, as the Boblin removed her head with his war ax.
The Boblins marched into the clearing triumphantly, followed by two dark figures sitting side by side on large brown horses. “Your senseless chatter made us late, Link.” said a voice so cold that the very temperature around the figure seemed to drop. “Don’t worry my good friend,” said the other figure with a cruel smile. “I have many more toys. We can play tomorrow.”

Chapter 2: And the Cry Rose Near and Far

“What in the name of Hyrule happened here?!” shouted one of the guard captains. Two companies of Hylian guards occupied the clearing where the battle had taken place. Three wounded lumberjacks were being treated and interrogated. “We were ambushed, Boblins came from everywhere,” said one of the lumberjacks, “and two cloaked figures were with them. They looked powerful…” The lumberjack slipped into unconsciousness. “Bah! Get him to the village.” ordered the captain.
“Goodness,” said Link when he had heard of the news, “I’m heading there right now.”
“Alright, be careful master.” said his servant. Link saddled up Epona, grabbed his sword and shield, and headed out. It had been five long happy years since Link had need of such weapons. Hyrule flourished under the rule of the Lord Protector. The king of Hyrule had died four years earlier of old age, and his young nephew had taken the throne. Immigration had doubled, people from Termina, Holodrum, and even the far off Labrynnia had come to repopulate the war tore landscape. Even the crop had been better than normal this year.
As Link drew near to the small village he was greeted by one of the guards. “G’day, Sir Link! We’re glad you could make it.”
“Thank you. Where can I find your captain?” questioned Link.
“Back in the woods, follow the stench.” replied the guard.
Link nodded thanks and headed into the woods. He soon found the clearing and the captain. “Finally, you’re here.” barked the captain, obviously distraught. “It was just a Boblin raid from what we can tell; they didn’t get lucky this time, Ran right into the lumberjacks, stupid flesh bags. “
“I see do you plan on leaving a guard in the village?” inquired Link.
“Of course, we’re placing a company in each outskirt city, and we’ve sent a warning out across the entire kingdom. We also are gathering a search party, we’re gonna crush these monsters before they can do anymore damage. Would you like to lead one of the parties?”
“I suppose.” replied Link.
“Wonderful!” replied the captain, obviously relieved. “With you on our side those monsters won’t stand a chance.” By nightfall three parties were formed. Each had ten spearmen, five bowmen, and a handful of swordsmen. Link lead the party searching the southern part of Wiggin’s Woods. The parties searched the entire forest during the night. The only thing found was a band of Boblins, which surrendered after a few volleys of arrows.
Once dawn broke the parties headed home. “Thanks for your help Link.” said the captain, “Really perked the boys’ spirits.”
“Anytime.” said Link with a small smile. He was tired; he hadn’t used that much energy in years. He rode back home and collapsed onto a sofa.
The two shadowy figures rode through the field at the southern end of Wiggin’s Woods. “Humph, who would have expected the real Link to show?” said the figure with the cold voice. “Me.” replied his comrade. “After all, I am his shadow.” He grinned mischievously.
“They got our scout troop too.” said the old man. The two continued riding in relative silence until they reached a rocky hill, laden with ruined towers and other large rocky objects. “We’re home!” shouted Dark Link.
“Must you be so loud?” asked his old comrade.
“You’re such a bore, Raith.” replied Dark Link dryly.
“Don’t you start, you’re the one that never shuts up.” countered Raith. “Nayru’s Love be with the poor soul that has to travel with you.”

Chapter 3: The Creeping Shadow

“So is everyone here?” asked Zant. He was in a big tent with a large table, and many cloaked figures.
“Just take roll.” said Raith.
“Fair enough.” replied Zant. “Raith?”
“What do you think?”
“Yeah, yeah shut up. Link, you here?”
“Hello.” answered the smooth voice of Dark Link.
“Myren?”
“Here.” answered a harsh voice from a small woman with long black hair.
“Erda?”
“Present.” said a soft voice from an average sized girl with shoulder length brown hair. She had only been with the group for a month or so.
“Wonderful, Saaden?” there was no response. “Saaden?” repeated Zant.
“Give the man a break, he lives all the way in Gerudo Desert.” answered Myren coolly.
“Good point, Tralk you here?” inquired Zant.
“Yes.” replied a squawky voice from a Rito sitting at the far end of the room. His magnificent wings were hidden in the sleeves of his cloak.
“Excellent! So all that’s missing is Saaden. We can continue without him.” said Zant enthusiastically.
“What is today’s business?” asked Erda.
“We’re going to revive it….” answered Raith.
“Splendid! Shall we begin?” said Dark Link.
“Hasty as always Link. Whatever let’s go to the Ruined Temple.” ordered Zant.
The group headed towards a small broken down building about one hundred yards from their tent. Once inside, they all took a seat inside a circle of large rocks.
“I hope you all know what you’re doing….I don’t want a repeat of last time.” said Tralk, glaring strongly at Dark Link.
“So I feel asleep, deal with it bird brain.”
“Alright brats, let’s get this over with.” barked Myren, ending the argument. Then all placed their hands on the ground and began sending energy into the earth. Soon the ground began cracking, and groans could be heard from beneath the ground. The six cloaked figures continued sending energy into the ground. With a resounding crack the ground split and a large Wyrm burst from the earth.
“Oh ho ho! Say hello to my new toy!” yelled Dark Link.
Link awoke after a very restful sleep, and walked towards the door. Before he could even open it Captain Vincent plowed through.
“Terribly sorry there bud, but this is really bad! I just got word that the two cloaked figures are only two of seven. They’re all extremely powerful warriors! They want to try and filch the Master Sword in order to take over Holodrum! One of the Boblins told us!” Vincent was out of breath when he finished the news.
“So they’re going to try to beat us into telling them where the sword is?” asked Link. Vincent nodded.
“Do you know the whereabouts of these seven warriors?” asked Link.
“Boblin told us that they’re in the plains south of Wiggin’s Woods. They have at least two hundred Boblins with them as well.”
Link thought for a moment. “Alert the troops, I’ll need five hundred elite. I’m bringing the fight to them.”

Chapter 4: Preparations
“Alright men let’s move!” shouted a commanding officer. Five hundred elite soldiers from Hyrule Castle marched from their barracks and onto the road leading the Wiggin’s Woods and the enemy camp beyond. Their swords, shields, pikes and armor shone in the early morning sunlight.
“We need double time men!” shouted Link. He rode around the column encouraging the men to hustle up.
“We need to be ready to attack by mid-day!” ordered Captain Vincent.

“Get off of that creature you senseless fool!” shouted Raith.
“Whoo hoo! You guys have no idea how fun this is!” yelled Dark Link as the Wyrm flailed around attempting to dislodge him from its head. “This is my favorite toy!” Dark Link now was laughing hysterically and crying tears of unimaginable pleasure.
“Idiot…let’s just get on with the plan. Erda, get control of that thing, we need it for our trip to the MountainSide Temple.” ordered Zant.
“Which thing? Link or the Wyrm…?” replied Erda attempting a joke. Tralk snorted in amusement.
“The Wyrm, although I do admit that was a clever comment, just speak with more confidence.” said Zant.
Once Dark Link had been detained and the Wyrm controlled, Zant continued.
“Link stay behind and watch the camp. If you’re attacked do what you can, but don’t do anything foolish.”
“Gotcha.” replied the still giggling troublemaker.
“Good, we’re off. Everyone, make sure that Wyrm stays alive; we’ll need it to defend us while we seal the temple. This seal will take much longer than the revitalization one.” commanded Tralk.
“Have a safe trip.” said Dark Link.
“Safety is one of our lowest priorities.” answered Raith.
“We’re now half way through the woods!” shouted one of the company sergeants. The soldiers cheered, they were eager to get revenge for the massacre the day earlier. It was a good day for marching, clear skies, cool breeze and plenty of shade. Moral was also exceptionally high.
“About three hours and we’ll be at our destination. We should be fine if what the Boblin said was true.” said Link confidently.
“Aye.” responded Vincent.

The cloaked comrades reached the foothills of Horack Mountain. The terrain became much more rocky and craggy.
“This is my turf.” said Erda, happy to be back at her stomping grounds.
“Now maybe you can be of some use.” jabbed Myren. Erda was the youngest of the group, and was usually picked on for being unreliable and weak. Unlike Dark Link, who was picked on for being himself. Erda didn’t respond she was used to the insults; they made her want to try even harder to prove herself.
“How’s it look Tralk?” inquired Raith in his usual icy cold fashion.
“Fine, nothing in sight.” shouted the Rito, who was now soaring high above his comrades on his powerful wings.
“Alright, keep moving guys.” ordered Zant.

“Skirmishers!” shouted a Hylain trooper. The clash of arms rang throughout the forest, and arrows soared through the air.
“Get em’ boys!” shouted Link as he gored a Boblin. One trooper fell with an arrow stuck in his eye, while a two Boblins met their gory end at the point of a pike. Both were skewered by a pike and pinned to a tree. The Boblin skirmish line soon broke and the creatures ran back to camp.
“Only 1 dead sir, another 3 wounded.” said one of the soldiers.
“Good work.” replied Vincent. “Keep moving men! We’re getting close!”
The columns instantly formed and moved at a rapid pace, they could smell the enemy now, Boblins don’t bathe.

“We’re here. The MountainSide Temple.” said Zant.
“Finally.” whined Myren “Open it kid.”
Erda followed the order and approached the large stone door. She had the power to control earth.* With one motion of her hand the large door sank into the ground, and the company entered into a dark brownstone building.
“Greetings friends.” said a cool voice.
“Ah, Saaden. Good to see you’re here.” said Zant.
“I thought ahead this time. Figured I’d just come here instead of meeting at the camp.”
“Smart choice.” replied Tralk.
The six walked into a large room made out of obsidian. In the center of the room was a pedestal made out of pure amethyst. On top of the pedestal was purple orb.
“What’s that?” asked Erda.
“Orb of Shadows.” replied Saaden. “The user can absorb the orb into their hand, giving them immense power at night, or in dark places.”
“Which one of us in the insomniac?” inquired Myren.
“Raith, but he can’t absorb the orb. So I figured we’d let Link have it, he’s always keeping us up at night with his talk.” answered Zant.
“Sounds good to me. This seal will take us about six hours, so make sure you really don’t screw anything up when we extract the orb from the pedestal. “ ordered Tralk.
“And if we do?” asked Erda.
“Boom.” said Saaden.